CTICasesChondrosarcoma of Rib
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Imaging findings
Chest radiograph shows a large mass in the upper right hemithorax with very large, irregularly shaped calcifications and/or ossification associated with the lesion. CT further demonstrates the mass intimately arising from or associated with a rib, appearing to grow from it.
Key takeaways
This case illustrates a chondrosarcoma of the rib, presenting as a large, calcified/ossified mass in the upper chest. The imaging features, particularly the association with and apparent growth from the rib, are characteristic. Early recognition and successful surgical removal are crucial.
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